Glove or sock having openings for jewelry, nails, and other uses

ABSTRACT

A glove or sock to be worn by a person and having opening(s) for jewelry or to show a person&#39;s nails.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a glove or sock to be worn and have openings for their jewelry, or to show a person's nails.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

U.S. Pat. No. 6,886,185 relates to a protective glove constructed to protect snag prone garments and especially hosiery. It is worn by a person donning or doffing such garments to protect those garments from rough skin, fingernails and jewelry on the hand or wrist that may be worn on either hand. The glove is generally of a mitten configuration constructed from one or two pieces of a slick finish fabric or synthetic material and joined on the edges with a coating on the exterior side of the pieces except on the finger and thumb tip area which gives greater grip control without snagging the garments. The coating provides a non-snagging gripping to allow the user to control the garment especially while donning while having the slick fingertip and thumb tip to allow a smoothing action to prevent folds and wrinkles.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,907,297 relates to a glove for individuals with long fingernails. A glove is provided with a slit at the tip of the finger stall portion of the glove to just permit the nail to pass. Fastening structure such as opposing strips of Velcro can be provided on the slit to close the slit around the nail. Openings in a plurality of possible designs can be provided in the glove proximal to the slit to permit viewing the color of the nail. Other openings in the glove permit the skin of the hand to be seen. It is known to provide openings in gloves for a variety of purposes.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,519,097, discloses a video game protective glove in which the fingertips are exposed for sensitivity and feel of the controls while protecting the remainder of the user's finger from abrasions, calluses, and bruises.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,224,012, discloses a bowling glove in which the non-bowling fingers are sheathed in finger portions of the glove, while the bowling fingers project freely there through.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,513,030 discloses a glove for jewelry display in which apertures are positioned such that jewelry can project through the glove where it can be seen by others.

U.S. Pat. No. 2,725,570, discloses a ladies glove in which a number of openings in the finger stalls expose the fingernails of the wearer. Transparent covers can be provided to cover the openings. The openings expose substantially the entire nail and subject the nail to abrasion and damage even when the glove is worn.

US patent publication number 20100154098 relates to a glove that has slits, or openings, under which rings have room to sit comfortably and naturally. In addition, the slits or openings are backed by the same durable leather or suede such that ring gemstones or prongs cannot shred, rip, tear or penetrate through the top of the glove.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a glove that allows a user to display their jewelry. When prior art gloves are worn on the hands having jewelry, the gloves are distorted and the rings can cut through the gloves. A large opening in the glove prevents the glove from functioning to keep the wearer's hands warm. People wear rings on different fingers.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a glove that is worn by a user so that the user can display the jewelry on their fingers, and keep the rest of the wearer's hand and fingers covered.

It is an object of the present invention for the openings to be adjustable to accommodate different size and shape of jewelry.

It is an object of the present invention for the ring holes of the glove to be closed when the jewelry is not worn.

It is an object of the present invention for the glove to have an opening which has a zipper to close the opening.

It is an object of the present invention for the glove to have an opening which has hooks which are used to close the opening.

It is an object of the present invention for the glove to have an opening which has an adhesive which is used to close the opening.

It is an object of the present invention for the glove to have an opening cut into the glove, without any means for closing the opening.

It is an object of the present invention for the opening to be only in a single finger of one of the gloves.

It is an object of the present invention for the opening to be in the ring finger of both gloves.

It is an object of the present invention for the opening to be in more than one finger of one or both gloves.

It is an object of the present invention for an opening in at least one of the fingers to be large enough so that a user places their hand in the glove without any jewelry on. The user then places a finger on which a user wishes to put the jewelry on through the hole. Once the finger is through the hole, the user then puts the jewelry on the person's finger and places the top of the finger back through the hole so that the jewelry is exposed in the hole of the glove and the top of the finger and the bottom of the finger are within the glove.

It is an object of the present invention for the slits or openings in the glove to be above or below the finger.

It is an object of the present invention that the opening be covered by a transparent section in the glove which allows the space for the ring(s) to be comfortably kept in the glove, and the ring can be seen through the glove.

It is an object of the present invention for the wrist section of the glove to be expandable, or opened up widely, so that a user can get the hand having the jewelry on the fingers into the glove without tearing the glove or being uncomfortable to the wearer.

It is an object of the present invention for a section of the glove around a finger to be removed, so that the hand and other fingers of the glove are protected by the glove, but the finger having the jewelry on it is exposed to show the jewelry.

It is an object of the present invention for a section of the glove around a finger to be removed, so that the hand and other fingers of the glove are protected by the glove, but the middle of the finger having the jewelry is exposed to show the jewelry.

It is an object of the present invention for the gloves to be used to keep the hands and fingers warm.

It is an object of the present invention for the gloves to be evening gloves.

It is an object of the present invention for the gloves to be women's gloves.

It is an object of the present invention for the gloves to be men's gloves.

It is an object of the present invention for the gloves to be opera gloves.

It is an object of the present invention for the gloves to comprise crystals, lace, and/or other decorative items.

It is an object of the present invention for the glove to be worn by a user, the glove allowing UV light to shine and effect only a person's fingernails.

It is an object of the present invention for the gloves to have openings surrounding each fingernail on a person's hand, so that UV light can cure nail polish placed on a user's fingernail, wherein the gloves protect the user's hands covered by the glove from UV light exposure.

It is an object of the present invention to have a sock having openings around a user's toenails so that a user who has placed polish on their toenails can cure the toenails using UV light, such that the toes and feet are protected from UV light exposure by the sock.

It is an object of the present invention for the sock to have each toe confined in its own section, like a glove having a finger. It is an object of the present invention for the glove to have an opening at each of the confined sections to expose the toe nail. It is an object of the present invention for the sock to protect a user's foot and toes from exposure to UV light.

It is an object of the present invention to have an opening at the end of the sock for all of the toes to be exposed.

It is an object of the present invention for a sock to have openings at the end of the sock for the toes to be exposed and for covers to be placed on each of the individual toes as required by the wearer. It is object of those coverings to have an opening at the end so that the toenail is exposed. It is an object of the present invention for the covers to be attached to the sock. It is an object for the cover to have UV protection. It is an object of the present invention to have the toe coverings with the holes to expose the toenails being used without the sock.

It is an object of the present invention to have a glove to cover an individual's hand and have individual covers that can be placed over each finger. It is an object of the present invention for the covers to have openings so that the nail of each finger can be exposed. It is an object of the present invention for the covers to be attached to the glove. It is an object for the cover to have UV protection.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a wearer wearing the glove of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a top view of the glove on a wearer of the glove of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a side view of the glove on a wearer of the glove of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a partial view of the glove of the present invention with a closure device.

FIG. 5 shows a partial view of the glove of the present invention with a closure device.

FIG. 6 shows a top view of the glove on a wearer of the present invention with two openings.

FIG. 7 shows a top view of the glove on a wearer of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows a top view of a further embodiment of the invention wherein the glove is worn by a user allows UV light to shine and effect only a person's fingernails.

FIG. 9 shows a side view of a further embodiment of the invention wherein a sock shows at least one opening for exposing toe nails to UV light.

FIG. 10 shows a side view of a further embodiment of the invention wherein a sock shows at least one opening for exposing toe nails to UV light.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1 shows a glove 10 having an opening 12 in the ring finger 14 part of the glove wherein a ring 16 is seen when the glove 10 is worn.

FIG. 2 shows the glove 10 having an opening 12 in the ring finger 14 part of the glove wherein a ring 16 is seen when the glove 10 is worn.

FIG. 3 shows a glove 20 having an opening 22 in the ring finger 24 part of the glove wherein a ring 26 is seen when the covering 28 is in the open position.

FIG. 4 shows the glove 20 having the covering 28 which can be in its open position 30 or its closed position 32.

FIG. 5 shows a closure mechanism in the form of a zipper 34.

FIG. 6 shows a glove 40 having holes 42 and 44, showing rings 46 and 48.

FIG. 7 shows a glove 50 having a hole 52 and a ring 54.

FIG. 8 shows a glove 60 having openings 62 which allow the nails 64 to be exposed to UV light.

FIG. 9 shows a sock 70 having opening 72 for exposing nails 74 to UV light while protecting a person's foot and toes to UV light.

FIG. 10 shows a sock 80 having individual sections 82 for each toe, openings for each toe 84 for exposing nails 86 to UV light while protecting a person's foot and toes to UV light. 

1. A glove for displaying a user's jewelry comprising: a glove; said glove having at least one opening in a finger or an opening in each of five fingers of said glove; said opening providing a user to show jewelry worn on any finger; said opening being large enough so a piece of jewelry worn on said finger fits through said opening of said glove.
 2. The glove of claim 1 wherein said opening is adjustable to accommodate different size and shape of jewelry.
 3. The glove of claim 1 further comprising a closing mechanism for closing said opening.
 4. The glove of claim 3 wherein said closing mechanism is a zipper.
 5. The glove of claim 3 wherein said closing mechanism one or more hooks.
 6. The glove of claim 3 wherein said closing mechanism is an adhesive.
 7. The glove of claim 3 wherein said closing mechanism is one or more clasps.
 8. The glove of claim 3 wherein said closing mechanism is one or more buttons.
 9. The glove of claim 3 wherein said closing mechanism is one or more snaps.
 10. The glove of claim 1 wherein said opening is cut into said glove, without any device for closing said opening.
 11. The glove of claim 1 wherein said opening is only in a ring finger of one of said gloves.
 12. The glove of claim 1 wherein said opening is in ring finger of both gloves for both hands.
 13. The glove of claim 1 wherein said opening is in more than one finger of one or both gloves.
 14. The glove of claim 1 wherein said opening is large enough so that a user places their hand in said glove without any jewelry on; said user places said finger which said user wishes to put said jewelry on through said hole; places said jewelry on said finger; and places said finger back through said hole having said jewelry visible through said hole of said glove.
 15. The glove of claim 1 further comprising a transparent section to cover said opening in said glove allowing space for ring to be comfortably kept in said glove, and ring can be seen through said glove.
 16. The glove of claim 1 further comprising a wrist section of said glove that is expandable, or is opened up widely, so a wearer puts their hand having said jewelry on the fingers into said glove without tearing said glove or being uncomfortable to said wearer.
 17. The glove of claim 1 wherein a section of said glove around a finger is removable so that a hand and other fingers of said glove are protected by said glove, but said finger having said jewelry on it is exposed to show said jewelry.
 18. The glove of claim 1 wherein a section of said glove around a finger is removed, so that a hand and other fingers in said glove are protected by said glove, but middle of said finger having said jewelry is exposed to show said jewelry.
 19. The glove of claim 1 further comprising a covering for said opening in said glove.
 20. The glove of claim 19 wherein said covering is in an open position or a closed position.
 21. The glove of claim 1 further comprising: crystals, lace, or other decorative items on outside of said glove.
 22. A glove for allowing a wearer to have UV light exposed on said wearer's nails comprising: a glove; said glove having openings on each of a user's nails; said glove being protective from UV rays.
 23. A foot covering for protecting a wearer's feet and toes from being exposed to UV light, but providing a wearer's toe nails exposure to said UV light comprising: a foot covering; said foot covering having openings on each of a user's toenails; said foot covering being protective from UV rays.
 24. A covering for protecting a wearer's feet and toes from being exposed to UV light, but providing a wearer's toe nails exposure to said UV light comprising; a foot covering; said foot covering having a confined section for each of a wearer's toes; an opening in each of said confined sections for exposing a toe nail in each of said sections; said covering being protective from UV rays.
 25. A method for placing a piece of jewelry in a finger having a glove on a person's hand; placing a glove on a person's hand, and on said person's fingers; having an opening on one of said fingers so that said glove covers said hand and all other said fingers;. placing a piece of jewelry on said finger which is in said opening; placing said glove on said finger now having said jewelry on it so that said finger is covered except for said part of said finger having said jewelry on it. 